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Giant black holes ruled out as dark matter; Hunter's Moon Sunday
The study looked at black holes above one hundred billion suns, while October's full Moon peaks early Monday Eastern; the Moon is on time.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN NewsroomPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Space.com: “'Stupendously large black holes' aren't a major component of dark matter, study finds”, with reporting from BBC and Farmers' Almanac.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:04 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
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- Space.com'Stupendously large black holes' aren't a major component of dark matter, study finds
- BBCOctober's full Hunter's Moon to light up night sky this weekend
- Farmers' AlmanacHunter's Moon 2026: October Full Moon Date, Folklore, and Viewing Guide September 29, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA new study says black holes heavier than a hundred billion suns are not a major part of dark matter, the invisible stuff that makes up most of the matter in the universe.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA hundred billion suns is huge. Is that the biggest one ever found?
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentNo. The largest known may weigh about thirty-six billion suns.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe ones they ruled out are heavier than whole galaxies, and nobody has ever seen one.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThey ruled out something nobody has ever laid eyes on? Scientists reviewing a ghost and handing down a verdict.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentStill no dark matter. But the Moon is full at twelve-twelve a.m. Eastern on Monday, and nobody had to rule it out.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt's the one thing in the sky that shows up exactly on schedule.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentBrock, take it. I am watching the machines.
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